Blackstone toured North America ceaselessly and by
1947, after over four decades entertaining the public, was
unquestionably one of America's greatest and best-known magicians.

It
was in that year, at the age of 17, that Adele Friel was swept into
Blackstone's world of magic. She joined the ranks of his show
unexpectedly, making the transition from solo song-and-dance act to one
of "Mr. B's" "gorgeous girls" in the blink of an eye. It was a decision
that would change her life. For the next three seasons, she trouped with
Blackstone, playing an integral role in his show, both onstage and
backstage.

Memoirs of an Elusive Moth gives readers a rare and
intimate first-person account of one of America's greatest touring magic
shows. Laid bare in its pages are many of the secrets behind
Blackstone's magic, as well as details of life in the theater, behind
the scenes, on the road, and more - all told here for the first time.